MAN OF STEEL Prototype Figures Hit eBay

Prototype figures from Mattel's Man Of Steel line of action figures have just started hitting ebay from users in China. Check out the sculpt and how accurately it depicts the film's star Henry Cavill after the jump.

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By JohnWilbanks - 11/22/2012

Here is something that Mattel probably didn't want making the rounds. This prototype was found on eBay from a user in China. No doubt the Chinese production facility had a worker sneak some out and sold them to a lucky customer. While it isn't a painted piece, it does give us a look at the sculpt and what it will look like.

You can expect to start seeing these coming to stores in the Spring. If you just can't wait, do an eBay search and prepare to pay ridiculous prices for it.

“In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone’s imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question – Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as “Superman,” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.”

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Someone over there finally got smart. I hope more of those guys over there working slave labor for that crap follow and burn every company thats taking advantage of other countries with such wages. Doubt that sculpt makes the final cut. Some parts of it are deformed causing it to lean.

Blah, I'm impressed Mattel managed to cut so much articulation from what looks like a 6" figure. Why bother with figures anymore, the brief golden period is over. Though I'll admit the head sculpt is pretty solid for Mattel, they always seem to drop the ball when it comes to doing likeness' of actors.

While its nice hes not wearing briefs-outerwear anymore, the bulging crotch (Schumacher Style)thing needs to go too. Its possible that the costume wouldve looked better with red pants similar to the 90's Superboy design. The design with blue pants just looks like he forgot to pack his briefs.

Fyi @thenerdicon: i do love TASM costume especially the color tone, but wish the stripes in his legs are gone, other than that, fine by me :). But i think it's a bit different since the texture in MoS costume is different from Spideys blue part, not to mention the red section of Spidey's TASM costume feels rubbery in look and texture.

@rfbn04: can't please everyone pal. But, if it suits with the whole concept that they try to tell i here, then that will be adequate. Of course those thing wont kill the enjoyment of seeing the latest adaptation of Supes in modern cinema, just like cap's helmet dont kill the enjoyment of seeing Avengers. :)